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Kenny Chesney is the 21st century man | Music City Minute
Kenny Chesney’s music has a vibe that attracts plenty of fans to propel the “Get Along” singer to the top of the charts. Billboard, which tracks chart positions for all genres of music, […]5 months ago
Koe Wetzel expands family, Shania Twain catches fans off guard | Music City Minute
Congratulations to Koe Wetzel and his girlfriend, Bailey Fisher, who welcomed a baby girl named Woods Madison! The ecstatic mama and papa initially announced the pregnancy back in January. Funny […]5 months ago
Country stars showed up and showed out at the American Music Awards | Music City Minute
The American Music Awards were held in Las Vegas over the weekend and country stars were aplenty. Those who sashayed down the red carpet included Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Megan Moroney, […]5 months ago
For the first time ever, The Grand Ole Opry travels internationally | Music City Minute
The longest running radio show in US history, The Grand Ole Opry, is going international as part of their 100-year celebration. The program will air its very first Trans-Atlantic show […]5 months ago
Parker McCollum forced to face the truth, Scotty McCreery teaches his son proper form | Music City Minute
Before meeting his wife, Parker McCollum didn’t think he would have kids. In his mind, he thought he would be too consumed with his career. All those feelings changed though […]5 months ago
Dolly Parton’s legendary life on display, Dierks Bentley loses sleep over daughter | Music City Minute
Renaissance woman Dolly Parton was on-hand for the opening of a brand new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville called Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker. […]5 months ago
Morgan Wallen plays new songs at festival, Alan Jackson bids farewell to touring | Music City Minute
What better way to celebrate the release of a brand new album than to debut seven songs off that record for 40,000 screaming fans at your own music festival! That’s […]5 months ago
Chris Young helps out fellow musician | Music City Minute
I have personally heard several stories about Chris Young’s kindness toward musicians around the Nashville area. Everything from generous tips on gig nights to his latest act of goodwill for […]5 months ago
Zach Bryan to honor his favorite American literary through arts center, ‘Emo Country’ girly draws inspiration from her fans | Music City Minute
Zach Bryan has been very vocal about his love of American literature. Authors like Steinbeck, Faulkner and Jack Kerouac are among his favorites. Now, according to Kerouac’s estate, the “Pink […]6 months ago
Two of Nashville’s biggest players consider reunion tour, Gabby Barrett’s next move | Music City Minute
Dierks Bentley and Jason Aldean haven’t toured together in twenty years. Now that they’re both huge country stars, wouldn’t it be fun if they hit the road for another go […]6 months ago
Ashley McBryde receives the highest honor from her alma mater, Blake Shelton brings Keith Whitley’s life into sharp focus | Music City Minute
Ashley McBryde has been studying music since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. She first learned mandolin and guitar, eventually picking up trumpet, French horn and percussion. Her many talents […]6 months ago
Gretchen Wilson is on an unofficial comeback tour | Music City Minute
Gretchen Wilson is on a comeback tour of sorts. Her character, Pearl, recently won “The Masked Singer.” She’s also been recruited as road manager for the new Blake Shelton and […]6 months ago
Jelly Roll’s wife nearly crashes out, Luke Combs takes time to connect with family | Music City Minute
Back in 2021, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani performed at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Unfortunately, Gwen Stefani had a slight mishap with her high heels. As Stefani was exiting the stage, […]6 months ago
Academy of Country Music celebrates 60 years of country music | Music City Minute
The 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards was a rollercoaster of emotions. The show kicked off on a high note with host Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Dan + Shay, […]6 months ago
Brantley Gilbert’s very unique and painful gift for fans, Shaboozey’s Met Gala debut | Music City Minute
I have been to a lot of concerts, and I have seen folks doing some pretty crazy things. However, those experiences don’t compare to a person getting tattooed in real […]6 months ago
Eric Church shares insight into friendship with Morgan Wallen, Mark Chesnutt grateful for new lease on life | Music City Minute
Eric Church has opened up about his friend, Morgan Wallen, and that infamous chair-throwing incident. While the scene was still very active, Church was grateful that Wallen called to give […]6 months ago
Country leading ladies spill on their hair regime | Music City Minute
Several high-profile country artists have gone into detail about their regime. Miranda Lambert and her stylist demonstrated how to achieve the perfect “Kerosene” hair. Lambert makes an interesting statement in […]6 months ago
Two new ACM wins announced, Ian Munsick’s key role in Lainey Wilson’s love life | Music City Minute
Two new Academy of Country Music awards were presented last week. Miranda Lambert, the most awarded artist and ACM history, had the pleasure of delivering the news to Red Clay […]6 months ago
Chase McDaniel | Performance Studio
Chase McDaniel visited 98.5 KYGO’s Performance Studio to perform “Die Trying,” “Lost Ones” and “Burned Down Heaven.” McDaniel was raised in Greensburg, Kentucky, by grandparents who had a great love […]6 months ago
Grammy-award winning country artist joins the cast of ‘The Road,’ Kelsea Ballerini’s Tennessee double date | Music City Minute
Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan have added another key individual to their new reality competition, “The Road.” A while back, Keith Urban was confirmed to be the headliner of the […]6 months ago
Lauren Alaina tests her husband’s girl knowledge, Kane Brown leans into fitness | Music City Minute
Lauren Alaina recruited her husband, Cam Arnold, for the “Ask my husband questions only girls would know” trend, and his confidence was impressive. The “Road Less Traveled” singer fired off […]6 months ago
Stagecoach and Rock the Country festival recaps | Music City Minute
Country, pop and rock stars came together for Stagecoach Festival in California over the weekend, and it was a smashing success! Headliners this year included Jelly Roll, Zach Bryan and […]6 months ago
Riley Green adds acting to his resume, country walk-up songs in MLB | Music City Minute
Riley Green has very impressive résumé. He is a country music singer/songwriter, heavy machinery operator and mechanic, professional outfitter and underwear model. But, the newest bullet point he would like […]6 months ago
Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton to co-headline show, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill head to New York City | Music City Minute
Tyler Childers and Chris Stapleton will be co-headlining the sixth-annual Healing Appalachia music festival in their home state of Kentucky. The largest recovery-based music festival will take place September 19 […]6 months ago
Sara Evans’ family expands, Chris Young has new morning routine | Music City Minute
Sara Evans is about to be a grandma! The “Born To Fly” singer’s youngest daughter, Audrey, posted a carousel of photos to make the big announcement that she is pregnant. […]6 months ago
Randy Travis poses as wax figure, Jelly Roll overshares on ‘Jennifer Hudson Show’ | Music City Minute
Randy Travis quite possibly gave the performance of his life when he shocked fans at Madame Tussauds in Nashville. The attraction is known for its life like wax figures. Only, […]6 months ago
Lainey Wilson makes ACM Awards prediction | Music City Minute
Lainey Wilson has made a bold prediction for the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards. The “4 x 4 x U” singer foresees Ella Langley sweeping the competition. Interestingly, Ella […]6 months ago
Post Malone teams up with Raising Cane’s, Scotty McCreery to release extended version of ‘Seasons Change’ | Music City Minute
Post Malone and Raising Cane’s teamed up to earn $500,000 dollars in donations for a local nonprofit in Nashville called Notes for Notes. The organization provides kids with free access […]6 months ago
Morgan Wallen and Dierks Bentley to release new music | Music City Minute
Morgan Wallen has been getting fans geared up for his new album called “I’m The Problem.” This week, the “Love Somebody” singer revealed the full track list, along with vintage […]7 months ago
Ingrid Andress | Performance Studio
Ingrid Andress stopped by the 98.5 KYGO Performance Studio to perform a recent release “Footprints,” along with a piano rendition of “I’d Love To.” Shawn Patrick and the 33-year-old discussed […]7 months ago
Carrie Underwood finishes residency, stars join season 27 of ‘The Voice’ | Music City Minute
Carrie Underwood’s Reflections residency in Las Vegas has been a smashing success. Fans lucky enough to attend the closing night performance were treated to an extra special experience. Underwood, who […]7 months ago
Thomas Rhett breaks his ankle, Kelsea Ballerini crashes onto stage | Music City Minute
I’m not sure what was is the air last Sunday night, but major country stars were falling harder than a summer rain. First off is Thomas Rhett. He was a […]7 months ago
Chris LeDoux’s son shares one of his last recordings, Hank Williams Jr. proves his youth | Music City Minute
It’s hard to believe 20 years have passed since losing Chris LeDoux to cancer. One of his last recordings was a song called “One Hand In The Riggin’,” which his […]7 months ago
Dustin Lynch talks Red Rocks and Las Vegas residency with Tracy and Fizz
Dustin Lynch joins Tracy and Fizz to discuss his upcoming Red Rocks performance that was previously postponed, his Las Vegas residency and his experiences as a pilot. Two country artists […]7 months ago
Two country artists get stars on walk of fames | Music City Minute
Within the span of a week, two massively talented and influential artists were honored with stars on walk of fames. On March 20, Luke Combs received his star on the […]7 months ago
Academy of Country Music Awards announces nominees | Music City Minute
We are as excited as a dog with two tails to share the nominees for the upcoming 60th Academy of Country Music Awards! Ella Langley leads the pack with eight […]7 months ago
Kane Brown surprises his family, Willie Nelson’s son gears up to release debut album | Music City Minute
Kane Brown is earning major dad points while also creating core memories with his daughters. The “Miles On It” singer recently shared a video where he surprised his family by […]7 months ago
Jason and Brittany Aldean celebrate milestone, Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood celebrate their bar | Music City Minute
Congratulations to Jason and Brittany Aldean, who just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. Brittany pulled out all the stops to make it as special as possible. In a video, we […]7 months ago
Luke Bryan’s thoughts on a modern-day supergroup | Music City Minute
One of the most famous country supergroups in history was The Highwaymen, which was made up of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. The stratospheric star power […]7 months ago
Woman falls victim to Morgan Wallen catfishing scam | Music City Minute
Occasionally, artists will post a warning about online scammers using their name and likeness for nefarious purposes. Unfortunately, a woman in Texas learned too late she was caught in one […]7 months ago
Grand Ole Opry’s 100th birthday celebration | Music City Minute
The Grand Ole Opry is ringing its 100th birthday! Country music is pulling out all the stops for the huge celebration. Blake Shelton has been lined up to host the […]7 months ago
Blake Shelton prepares to drop album, Country Music Hall of Fame opens new exhibit | Music City Minute
After nearly four years, Blake Shelton is releasing a new full-length album! The record is called “For Recreational Use Only” and will include his current single, “Texas,” as well as […]8 months ago
Morgan Wallen’s support of his former high school | Music City Minute
Morgan Wallen is being praised for his generosity towards his former high school. The “Sand In My Boots” singer attended Gibbs High School in Knox County, Tennessee. Not only was […]8 months ago
Ashley McBryde hits big milestone, Lauren Alaina gets pregnancy update | Music City Minute
Ashley McBryde is a phenomenal artist who has won many awards including CMAs, ACMs and a Grammy. However, she is currently celebrating her biggest achievement – 1,000 days sober! The […]8 months ago
Wade Bowen’s accident in Texas | Music City Minute
Wade Bowen and his band are counting their blessings after a very scary incident over the weekend. The singer and his crew were leaving Austin, Texas, and heading to Lubbock […]8 months ago
HARDY welcomes baby, Chris Lucas spills on his splurges | Music City Minute
On Friday, March 7, country rocker HARDY and his wife, Caleigh, welcomed little Rosie Ryan to the world. Maybe “little” isn’t the right word to describe the new baby considering […]8 months ago
Rascal Flatts to put out new album, Chase Matthew to tour with Keith Urban | Music City Minute
The Rascal Flatts reunion is going so well, they might be here to stay. Not only do they have dozens of sold out concerts to play, they’re also putting out […]8 months ago
Birthday Bash 45: Tickets on sale now
98.5 KYGO will turn 45 in the summer of 2025, and, in keeping with tradition, the station will celebrate with a concert at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. The show, scheduled for […]8 months ago
Randy Travis adds dates to his More to Life tour | Music City Minute
The legend Randy Travis has added 30 new dates to his More to Life tour. Now, this won’t be a typical performance. As you know, Uncle Randy has a very […]8 months ago
Elle King welcomes baby number two and Miranda Lambert responds to trolls | Music City Minute
Congratulations to Elle King and her partner, Dan Tooker, who welcomed baby number two last Friday, February 28. In an online message, the couple said their family just got a […]8 months ago
Dolly Parton’s husband dies at 82 | Music City Minute
This week, another loss has rocked the country music community. On Monday, March 3, Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, was called home at the age of 82. An official statement […]8 months ago
Ingrid Andress makes return to singing at Ball Arena | Music City Minute
Hallelujah! Our homegirl Ingrid Andress is back and better than ever. But first, let’s go back to July of last year at the MLB Home Run Derby. Andress’ performance of […]8 months ago
Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan team up for reality competition show | Music City Minute
Late last year, we found out Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan were teaming up for a reality competition show called “The Road.” The premise of the show is some wet-behind-the-ears […]8 months ago
Lee Brice makes big purchase, Tucker Wetmore announces debut album | Music City Minute
When an artist starts to hit it big and the money begins to flow in, it is easy to want to splurge on something big and unnecessary. For instance, Lee […]8 months ago
Shaun White introduces snowboard league with two Aspen stops
Shaun White, five-time Olympian and three-time snowboarding gold medalist, is adding another accomplishment to his resume. The 38-year-old will debut his new league, dubbed Snow League, at Aspen Snowmass’ Buttermilk […]8 months ago
Parker McCollum comes for George Strait’s record, Post Malone featured in ‘Jeopardy!’ question | Music City Minute
Parker McCollum is coming for the king, George Strait. While opening up about his four career number one singles, Parker said he’s got his eye on the prize – beating […]8 months ago
Are Riley Green and Megan Moroney an item? | Music City Minute
It is possible we have a new country couple alert. As much as the internet wanted Riley Green and Ella Langley to be an item, sadly, they are just friends. […]8 months ago
Eric Church’s efforts to help Hurricane Helene victims; Dierks Bentley and Zach Top’s tour | Music City Minute
Last year, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina. Many residents are still living in temporary housing or motels. Well, The Chief is hard at work to change that. Eric Church’s […]8 months ago
Rare silver fox spotted near Fort Collins
It’s not unusual for foxes to peruse the area around Horsetooth Reservoir, but it is less usual for that fox to be black and silver. On Monday, a Larimer County […]8 months ago
Hillary Scott is expecting, Johnny Cash’s former home is for sale | Music City Minute
Congratulations to Hillary Scott of Lady A and her husband, Chris Tyrrell – they are pregnant with baby number four! The happy family posted a picture of their older girls […]8 months ago
Kane Brown’s opinion on Valentine’s Day, Jelly Roll’s plans for 2025 | Music City Minute
Valentine’s Day…love it? Hate it? Is it just a “Hallmark” holiday? Opinions definitely differ, especially in Kane Brown’s household. The “Miles On It” singer admitted he doesn’t consider February 14 […]9 months ago
Lainey Wilson gets engaged | Music City Minute
Oh my goodness, it has finally happened…after four years of dating, Lainey Wilson’s former NFL quarterback boyfriend, Devlin “Duck” Hodges, has put a ring on it! The happy couple shared […]9 months ago
Ella Langley’s discovery during her move, Luke Combs shares a dream | Music City Minute
Ella Langley took to social media to share details of her recent move. While going through boxes she discovered a coffee can with $100 in single dollar increments. She explained […]9 months ago
Colorado State University introduces food-delivering robots
Colorado State University has welcomed new six-wheeled residents to its campus. As of January 27, CSU became the first university in Colorado to introduce food-delivering autonomous robots. There are 13 […]9 months ago
Kelsea Ballerini ends show early, Kane Brown shares anecdote about first car | Music City Minute
Have you ever been to a show where the artist was so sick, they had to wrap early? I’ve experienced this once with Rob Thomas at a Matchbox 20 concert. […]9 months ago
Thousands of golden retrievers prepare to head to Golden Saturday
One of the biggest weekends for the city “Where the West Lives” is set for Saturday. The annual tradition, dubbed “Goldens in Golden,” celebrates golden retrievers and aims to create […]9 months ago
Celebrate the MLK Jr. holiday weekend at the National Western Stock Show
The National Western Stock Show, presented by CommonSpirit Health, kicked off with a record-breaking 59,520 guests on opening Saturday, surpassing the 2023 high of 58,901. As this cherished Colorado tradition […]10 months ago
Professional Bull Riders and National Western Stock Show announce five-year partnership extension
Professional Bull Riders and the National Western Stock Show announced a five-year partnership extension Thursday that will continue to bring the world’s best bull riders and rankest bulls to the […]10 months ago
Squirrel incident causes Boulder elementary school’s secure status
Douglass Elementary School in Boulder was placed on a secure status Tuesday after possible gunshots were reported in the area. It turns out that the sounds interpreted as gunshots were […]10 months ago
Country artists on Billboard’s list for top artists in 21st century | Music City Minute
Billboard has released a list of the top artists of the 21st century. The all-genre list rankings were determined by an artist’s performance on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart […]10 months ago
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO settle into farm life, Brad Paisley’s wife takes on new venture | Music City Minute
Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are settling into farm life. They just brought home three mini cows and a mini donkey. Unfortunately, they can’t agree on a name for the […]10 months ago
Matt Stell takes big step, Riley Green goes to ER | Music City Minute
How has your New Year been so far? Well, things are moving very quickly for Matt Stell. Turns out, not only is he engaged to Kasey Harvey, they couple are […]10 months ago
National Western Stock Show’s Kick-Off Parade delayed
The National Western Stock Show’s 2025 Kick-Off Parade, scheduled for Thursday ahead of the Stock Show’s start on Saturday, has been delayed. The parade, previously set to start at noon […]10 months ago
Colorado climbers rescue elk trapped in rope
A bull elk in Lake City? Normal. A bull elk belaying down an ice wall in Lake City? Not so much. Three ice climbers, Chris, Chris and Becky, stumbled upon […]10 months ago
Dasha prepares to drop new album, Zach Bryan leaves waitress large tip | Music City Minute
Dasha is starting her year off with a bang! The rising country star is putting the finishing touches on a new album she plans to drop in the coming weeks. […]10 months ago
Elle King releases personal song, Warren Zeiders looks to work with Kelly Clarkson | Music City Minute
Elle King has shared a very personal song called “Banned from the Grand Ole Opry.” The tune reflects on her headline-grabbing 2024 performance for “The Opry Goes Dolly,” which ended […]10 months ago
DIA to introduce cashless parking experience starting Monday
Denver International Airport parking is going cashless. In a press release published on Thursday, the airport announced that the kiosks positioned at the exit of the parking lots will soon […]10 months ago
National Western Stock Show prepares for Kick-Off Parade Thursday
On Thursday, January 9, at noon, the streets of downtown Denver will be lined with boots, chaps and cowboy hats to celebrate the start of Stock Show with the highly-anticipated […]10 months ago
Most successful country tours of 2024 | Music City Minute
Some of the hottest tickets in the last 12 months were for country music concerts. Here are the top ten grossing country tours in 2024, according to Billboard Boxscore. At […]10 months ago
Bakery in Parker strip mall makes New York Times list
Poulette Bakeshop, nestled south of Denver in Parker, just got some love from one of the largest news publications in the country. The New York Times published “22 of the […]10 months ago
Broadway performer meets the Aldeans, Tim McGraw’s daughter makes TV debut | Music City Minute
There is no place on earth like Lower Broadway in Nashville. At any minute, you could be rubbing elbows with high profile country stars. One Broadway performer named Cay Aliese […]10 months ago
Carly Pearce shares health update, Willie Nelson’s key to his long life | Music City Minute
Carly Pearce has offered up encouraging news about her health. Earlier this year she was diagnosed with pericarditis. She started medication, traded running for walking and toned down her live […]10 months ago
Walker Hayes spreads Christmas Cheer and Blake/Gwen shake up Christmas dinner | Music City Minute
Walker Hayes and influencer, Lexy Burke, stopped by a Nashville area Waffle House to spread some Christmas Cheer. The two sat down for a meal and when they finished, they […]10 months ago
Carrie Underwood performs at church and Lainey Wilson names her favorite honor | Music City Minute
When Carrie Underwood isn’t performing in front of thousands of screaming fans around the world, sometimes she pops in to smaller venues for a spirit-filled performance close to home. Underwood […]10 months ago
Baby Jesus Returned After Brief Disappearance
A mystery person in Fort Collins has made Santa’s naughty list after his actions caught the attention of local police. On Sunday, December 15, a Baby Jesus figurine was stolen […]10 months ago
How country stars spoil their wives, Riley Green and Ella Langley’s relationship status | Music City Minute
Several country stars revealed how they would spoil their spouses with a romantic dinner. Sam Hunt said he would whip up grilled chicken and pasta. Cody Johnson would pick up […]10 months ago
Ashley McBryde starstruck by Reba McEntire, most successful Christmas songs | Music City Minute
Ashley McBryde was so starstruck meeting Reba McEntire for the first time, it haunts her to this day. It happened in 2019 when Reba snuck into a radio interview with […]11 months ago
Hiker stranded on Mount Bierstadt when his shoes froze
A young man is lucky to be alive after spending several hours stranded on Mount Bierstadt. On Friday, December 13, a 20-year-old man set out to summit Mount Bierstadt in […]11 months ago
Jelly Roll’s health progress, George Birge meets The King | Music City Minute
Jelly Roll’s health journey has been extremely successful so far. He has set and reached serval lofty goals, including completing a 5k this year. However, his new goal is the […]11 months ago
